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riyadhcrew
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Thanks Paul, will pass that on.
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Well he didn't come and introduce himself to us. I wouldn't know him if I bumped into him. To say hello - I'm Dave (stranger) is not difficult. I didn't know Jonzo until he said who he was.
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Thanks for that Gareth. Good info there.
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Good evening peeps,
I have a friend who is a 3 times per year hirer. He is looking for a starter boat to change to ownership. No idea of budget, but he did say that it must have heating and be capable of supporting 2 peeps for a few weeks at a time. Any help I can give him would be appreciated, so your advice would be welcomed.
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Carousel had a 12V car type socket on the dashboard. Commodore, I think, had a USB charger in place of the 12V one.
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My thoughts exactly John.
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Hi Doug,
That is no small repair. Just ensure that it is done correctly and to your satisfaction. Jees, how unlucky can you get!!!!
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Hi Simon,
The last few boats I have hired have had the gauges and for me, it's nice to know where you are, so if you don't need, you don't look for it. Carousel was a good example as when I came back after a week, I had less than 20 litres of fuel left, but I knew from the gauge that I had enough.
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Good luck to you all. I hope the weather is fine and you have a great time.
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JM, you might well have a valid point here and this is what, with the help of all our experienced members, might be able to throw a light on the subject. I am no expert on combustion engines, or exhaust emissions, but I am sure there is enough expertise and experience on this forum that might help everyone be pointed in the correct direction. Saving one life is as good as saving a hundred.
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This discussion is all what the NBN Forum is about - BOATING - and the safety of doing it. It is obvious from the posts, that members have done considerable investigations into the facts and that has to be COMMENDED. I, for one, am following this thread, with the view of taking on board all that is said and recommended.
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I agree with DB above, but still sad to read.
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For what it's worth, Fair Chancellor had a detector at head height in the aft half of the boat. However, I don't know if they are fitted on all their boats.
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This is what happens when you do it in Norfolk John. It's on Broads time.
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to the forum. On our visit last month, we used 3 and EE. Both were OK, except for Horning and Salhouse.
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Very good post Vaughan. Brings it all into reality.
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There is zero humidity here and it goes through 50 regularly in July and August. You get used to it, but you must remember not to touch anything metal that has been in the sun.
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Thanks for your comments Jean. We are already back in Riyadh and it's very hot - 48degC or 118degF in our language and that is at 9.20am. We all enjoy holidaying on the boat. The girls would never let me go without them.
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Thanks David, we will have to try and get afloat together next year.
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Superb photos Mark. I wish I was there with you, as there is nothing better than RIDING THE HUMP!
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Thanks for your kind comments Mike.
I'm sorry that I didn't have any photos, but somebody accidentally formatted the memory stick before I had a chance to upload them.
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29th July – Day 9
We were all up early, packing was finished, beds were stripped with a final clean-up and check around the boat. Suitcases were put in the car whilst we waited for the office to open. Fuel was topped up, refund was given and we were out of the yard by 8.30am
Techy bits
Plus - Nice boat, easy to handle, plenty of living space, plenty of storage space, very comfortable beds, lovely galley, brilliant hot water, good TV system, relatively quiet, easy access, big aft toilet and shower, very good electrics.
Minus – small front toilet and shower, no opening window in the galley, no water tank gauge, no toilet tank gauge, no fuel gauge, toilet sinks access (under side deck).
Fuel – 102 litres for the week, which I think is very good.
Yard – Excellent.
Would we hire it again – DEFFINATELY.
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28th July – Day 8
Up early as usual and kettle on for my morning coffee. There were 2 private boats in the little dyke by the shed and I noticed a black and white cat sitting on the quay side next to the Freeman just in front of me. Well, I was outside having a smoke and I saw the cat was in the water at the end of the dyke and was struggling to get out. I got out of the boat and went towards the cat so I could grab it, but it got out on its own. I called the freeman and told the guy what had happened. He picked up the cat and thanked me for taking an interest and warning them. Later, he told me the cat was 15 years old, was now OK and was eating its food, so all was well.
Girls got up and we had a nice big breakfast and as this was the last full day on the boat, we were trying to finish of all the food we had left. No plans for the day, except that we would moor back in the NBD yard tonight. We filled up with water, untied and headed back down the Ant to stop at the little shop at Ludham Bridge. Moorings at the shop side of the river were full, but we got a space on the other side and just walked over the bridge.
Roof and windscreens down and it was through the bridge, down to the Bure and a right turn. Our next stop was to be Salhouse Broad, as the girls knew they hired canoes there and they wanted to try it. No problem with river traffic, although Horning was a bit of a muddle, but nothing more than you would normally expect.
Found a space on Salhouse right next to where they hire the canoes and luckily so, because what spaces that were left filled up quickly and there were still boats coming in. The girls duly hired their canoe (2 seater) and off they went for an hour of paddling around the perimeter of the broad.
At this time, a big Richos centre cockpit came in and tried to moor stern-on beside me – RIGHT IN FRONT OF A SIGN THAT SAID “NO MOORING – SAFETY BOAT ONLY”. Well they ignored the sign and the warning from the lady that hires the canoes. They continued to try and moor and I heard someone on shore say that they would phone the police if they continued to try and tie up. Some swearing and rude hand signals from the boat, before they moved away. A canoe was quickly put in this position to prevent any further attempts to moor.
The girls came back with smiles from ear to ear and we had a beautiful lunch, complimented with a few glasses of red wine for me. It was now late afternoon, so we untied and had a slow pootle up the river to Wroxham, which was very busy with boats waiting for the pilot. We went into the NBD yard where there was loads of space to tie up for the night and Pat (NBD staff) told us exactly where to go. Off to the car for the suitcases and we started to pack our things away (I hate rushing on handover morning as I think it spoils the serenity of the week, so I much prefer to be done the evening before).
Packing was done, except for what we were wearing and clothes for our drive back to Scotland in the morning. The boat was generally cleaned up and the table was set for our last dinner. Chloe and Skye went off to the Chinese chippy for a take away, whilst I had a last check around the cupboards and drawers. (note for anybody who hires this boat – there is loads of suitcase storage under the front beds, which we missed).
A delicious dinner was had by all, the washing up was done and we had a shower before sitting down with a drink or 2 or 3 and watching a bit of TV and off to bed.
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27th July – Day 7
Early rise as usual and coffee in hand, sat listening to the rain on the roof. No plans for today, except to wait until the butcher opened in Ludham to get some of their excellent bacon. Chloe and I had a walk into the village around 7.45am and the butcher was open. 10 rashers of smoked streaky and 10 rashers of smoked back was the order of the day and back to the boat we went to get the frying pan and toaster on. Delicious breakfast had and a discussion was held to see where we were going today.
Ranworth was to be our next stop, so off we went in the hope that we would find a mooring on the staithe. As you can imagine, the front and side of the main moorings were full and there were a few boats “waiting in the queue” to get in. I went past the small quay on the other side of the dingy dyke and Richo’s
boat was on the end, with just about enough space to get in next to it. Well, a good bit of helming was required and that is what I gave it, so in we went for a perfect fit.Skye and I went off to the little shop for a couple of bits and pieces and then I went off to the Maltsters for a couple of pints. Went back to the boat around 1.30pm and decided to try for Neatishead, so engine astern to hold the boat, untied and off we went up Ranworth dam behind 2 very slow yachts. We managed to pass one and then near the main river, the second yacht got stuck in the reeds and even punting could not get them off. I asked if I could help and the reply was “please”. I went astern, got lined up with him and Chloe threw them one of our bow ropes. Astern again and the yacht came off the reeds easily. It was smiles all around and off they went, making a starboard turn on the main river. We followed them and when we passed, we were given a big round of applause and lots of waves from the kids on board. It’s a nice feeling to help someone and be appreciated.
Turned off the Bure onto the Ant and as the roof was already down, we only had the windscreens to drop and we were ready for the bridge. Nothing coming from up river so through we went and up towards Irstead in what was now a lovely day. Turned to port on Barton broad and up onto Lime Kiln Dyke. Alas, all the Neatishead moorings were full, so we went back to Gay’s staithe, but that was also full. Back onto the broad and up to Barton Turf – full, but I spied a space next to the water point, so in we went and I had left enough space for another boat to get in stern-on if they needed water, which actually happened.
It was lovely and quiet up here and we had a nice dinner before watching some more NCIS (we don’t get much good TV in Saudi because they block most of it) and off to bed.
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to the forum. On our visit last month, we used 3 and EE. Both were OK, except for Horning and Salhouse.
boat was on the end, with just about enough space to get in next to it. Well, a good bit of helming was required and that is what I gave it, so in we went for a perfect fit.
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I read somewhere that dogs will be allowed in the bar, but not in the restaurant.